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Becoming Yourself
by David Trig
Becoming Yourself is a reflective podcast about faith, calling, and personal growth. In each episode, David Trigueros explores the real-life journey of becoming who God created you to be—through success, disappointment, leadership, and everyday moments where faith meets life.Honest conversations. Thoughtful reflections. A deeper look at identity, purpose, and the courage to live authentically. More at: davidtrig.com
Episodes
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639. Kathy Shamrell - Experiencing God in Work and Daily Life
How do we bridge the gap between our Sunday faith and our Monday-to-Friday routine? In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Shamrell, Local Missions Director at Christ Lutheran, to explore what it really means to experience God in the middle of our everyday work, relationships, and ordinary...
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638. What To Do If You Feel Insecure
Insecurity is a universal struggle, but when we view it through a spiritual lens, the question shifts from "How do I build self-confidence?" to "Where am I anchoring my identity?" Self-reliance often leaves us empty, but anchoring our worth in God changes everything. In this episode, we explore...
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637. The Audience of One: Why I Keep Showing Up
When you look at the analytics, the numbers might seem small. But in God's economy, scale isn't the measure of success—faithfulness is. In this episode, I’m opening up about the reality of podcasting without a massive following, and why I refuse to stop hitting record. We talk about the pressure…
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636. Sometimes I Feel Sad
Even people of great faith experience heavy seasons. In this episode, we’re looking at what the Bible actually says about sadness, grief, and low spirits—and why feeling down isn’t a sign of weak faith. From David in the Psalms to Elijah under the broom tree, Scripture is filled with people who…
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635. Stop Living on the Fence
Stop straddling the line between the world and the Word. You Can’t Live on the Fence delivers weekly biblical truth, real-talk encouragement, and scriptural insights to help you break free from lukewarm faith, make bold choices, and live with kingdom purpose. Key Bible Passages Behind the Name: 1...
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634. The Hidden Cost of Going Too Fast
When you operate at a high level, you see the finish line instantly—and it’s natural to want to sprint toward it. But what happens when you run so far ahead of the pack that you look back and realize you’re completely isolated? In this episode, we unpack the hidden trap of high-achievers: moving...
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633. I'll Feel Better When You're Better
Scripture calls us to "carry each other's burdens," but does that mean your personal peace should be held hostage by someone else's storm? It is incredibly easy to mistake relational codependency for Christian charity. In this episode, we look at the phrase "I'll feel better when you're better"...
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632. How to Get Your Fire Back
Does this sound like you? You’ve built a life of meaning. You have the knowledge, a deep foundation of faith, and a massive desire to serve the world. But lately, the fire feels a little dim. Maybe you’re feeling the weight of the “messy middle” of life: Navigating the stress of supporting...
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631. Learning to Let Go
"Letting go" sounds beautiful in theory, but in practice, it can feel like a leap into the dark. This week, we explore the powerful connection between surrender and provision. When we release our grip on control, we aren't giving up—we are stepping into faith. Join us as we unpack biblical truths...
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630. The Hardest Step to Take is the First
Ever notice how the hardest part of fixing a bad day, starting a routine, or asking for help is just getting off the starting line? When you're dealing with mental fatigue, overwhelm, or anxiety, the distance between knowing what to do and actually doing it can feel massive. In this episode, we...
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629. A Manifesto for a Life of Clarity and Devotion Even When You Lack Momentum
We’ve all been there: you have big intentions, but zero wind in your sails. You know where you want to go, but the daily drive just isn't showing up. This episode is a loving reality check and a tactical blueprint for those quiet, heavy seasons. We talk about how to stop judging yourself for a…
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628. Everything Is for Your Benefit
Everything Is for Your Benefit What if even your hardest seasons are not wasted? In this episode, we explore the biblical truth that God is at work in every circumstance for His glory and our good. From suffering and setbacks to growth and ministry, discover how God uses all things to shape us,...
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627. I Used to Be You
There was a time when I thought I had it all figured out. I knew what people should do, how they should change, and why they were struggling. Then life happened. Loss. Rejection. Anxiety. Exhaustion. Family challenges. Health scares. Seasons that humbled me in ways I never expected. In this...
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626. It's Ok to Rest
Podcast Description – “It’s OK to Rest” In a culture that often equates busyness with worth and productivity with purpose, many people struggle to give themselves permission to rest. Yet Scripture presents a very different perspective. From the beginning, God established rhythms of work and rest,...
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625. I'm Not Who You Think I Am
I’m Not Who You Think I Am What if the story people tell about you isn't the whole story? Over time, others form opinions about us. Some see our strengths and assume life comes easy. Others see our mistakes and decide that's who we are. Sometimes they remember an old version of us and never…
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624. Wrestling the Angel: The Art of the Hard Season
We often treat our greatest struggles as obstacles to avoid, or seasons we just need to survive. But what if the very thing you are fighting against is actually the force meant to shape you? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the "sacred struggle." Inspired by the ancient story of…
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623. I Miss My Kids | davidT
I miss my kids. Lately I’ve been feeling the shift—how the house is quieter, how life isn’t what it used to be, and how much I miss the everyday moments we had together. Nothing is necessarily “wrong”… it’s just different. And that difference can hit harder than I expect. In this episode, I talk...
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622. I Am Becoming More Honest With Myself | davidT
In this episode, I talk about what it means to finally face the truth about yourself—your fears, patterns, excuses, pain, and potential. Real growth begins when we stop performing, stop hiding, and start telling ourselves the truth. I share reflections on identity, healing, family, pressure, and...
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621. Hope Is Priceless… Even When It Feels Absent
Hope is priceless. We all say that. But what do you do when you don’t feel it? In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it’s like to believe in hope… while feeling empty, tired, or unsure inside. This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about finding your way back—slowly,...
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620. What I Said Before He Got Married | davidTrig
A young man asked me what kind of place he should get as he prepares for marriage—and the conversation went deeper than rent and budgets. We talked about pressure, expectations, and what actually matters in your first home. If you’re starting out or advising someone who is, this will help you get...
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619. When Everything Hits at Once | davidTrig
The Madness of March Some months just hit harder than others. In this episode, I open up about a week where everything stacked at once—family stress, health scares, exhaustion, and the pressure of trying to hold it all together. What do you do when life feels overwhelming and your mind won’t slow...
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618. The Grass Isn’t Greener (Stop Running) | davidTrig
Ever feel like life would be better somewhere else? A different church, a different job, a different version of your life? In this episode, we unpack the phrase “the grass isn’t always greener” and what it means for your calling, your contentment, and your courage. Because sometimes God isn’t...
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617. Someone Took My Guitar… But God Already Knew | davidTrig
The Miracle Guitar Ever have one of those moments where God whispers something small… and later you realize why? I felt prompted to bring a backup guitar. I didn’t know my main one would disappear. This episode is about paying attention to those quiet nudges from God—and how sometimes the miracle...
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616. The U-Haul Guy Reminded Me Who I Am | davidTrig
Today something small happened that meant a lot to me. I was at U-Haul talking with the guy behind the counter. Just a normal conversation. Nothing dramatic. But in that moment I felt something I haven’t felt in a while. I felt like myself again. Not the stressed version. Not the guy buried in...
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615. Stop Performing. Start Telling the Truth | davidTrig
At some point in life you have to make a decision: Keep performing… or start telling the truth. The truth about your life.The truth about what you believe.The truth about the person you actually are underneath all the expectations. In this episode, David talks about the power—and the risk—of...
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614. Sometimes You Have to Be the Bad Boy | davidTrig
There comes a moment in life when being “good” stops meaning being faithful—and starts meaning being small. In this episode, David talks about why it might be time to risk being seen as “bad.” Not immoral, not cruel—but willing to disappoint expectations, challenge systems, and stop shrinking…
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613. Who Do You Think You Are? | davidTrig
Who Do You Think You Are? That question can sound like criticism—or it can become a moment of clarity. In this episode, David explores why fit matters more than titles, platforms, or opportunities. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean it’s the place you’re meant to flourish. We’ll talk...
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612. How to Deal with Bullies | davidTrig
What do you do when someone tries to dominate, control, or intimidate you? In this episode, I share from personal experience — the emotional toll, the internal “noise,” and how I’m learning to respond with clarity instead of fear. If you’ve ever felt small in someone else’s presence, this...
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611. How to Change Negativity to Optimism
Lately I’ve caught myself drifting into negativity — about my work, my calling, my future. In this episode, I unpack how I’ve been reframing disappointment, quieting the internal noise, and choosing optimism — even when nothing externally has changed. Optimism isn’t pretending everything is...
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610. What God Told Me at the Beach | davidTrig
I went to the beach to clear my head. I didn’t go looking for a spiritual moment. I went carrying questions — disappointment, restlessness, ambition, calling, and that quiet ache that won’t go away. And in the middle of the noise of the waves… something shifted. In this episode, I share what I...
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609. The Joy of Lent (Through the Eyes of a Child) | davidTrig
Lent is supposed to be reflective. Quiet. Serious. But what if it’s also full of joy? In this episode, I share a powerful moment when two children completely shifted my perspective on this season. In the middle of leadership stress, disappointment, expectations, and wrestling with calling… their...
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608. Seven Steps to Rebuild Your Marriage After a Crisis| davidTrig
7 Steps to Rebuild Your Marriage After a Family Crisis Step 1: Name the crisis honestly Step 2: Release survival roles Step 3: Restore emotional safety before intimacy Step 4: Grieve what was lost—together Step 5: Rebuild friendship first Step 6: Create new rhythms—don’t chase the old ones Step…
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607. How to Start a Podcast in 2026 | davidTrig
How to Start a Podcast in 2026!
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606. Is This the End of My Ministry? | davidTrig
At 56 years old, after a lifetime of ministry as a worship pastor, lead pastor, and shepherd, I’ve found myself asking one of the hardest questions of my life: “Is this the end of my ministry passion?” In this deeply personal episode, I explore what it feels like when the fire of calling...
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605. SPANISH - El Amor Entre Hermanos es Unico | davidTrig
🎙️ El Amor Entre Hermanos es Único El amor entre hermanos es una historia sagrada: hecha de risas, peleas, recuerdos y un lazo que ni el tiempo puede romper. En este episodio, David Trig comparte reflexiones honestas sobre lo que significa crecer, sanar y reencontrarse con el corazón de la...
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604. What Women Really Want: Beyond Bucks, Babies and Bods | davidTrig
Our world tells men that worth is built on the “3 sixes”: six pack, six figures, six feet tall. But what if God designed something more meaningful? In this conversation, we unpack the desires of the heart — trust, devotion, partnership, emotional presence, purpose — and how men can cultivate real...
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603. What Men Really Want: Beyond Women, Money, and Fame | davidTrig
1. INTRO – The Illusion of Satisfaction (2–3 min) Hook: “We chase women, money, and recognition—but still feel empty. Why?” Story: a moment when you had success but felt hollow inside. Truth: We weren’t created just to be comfortable—we were created to be called. Verse: “What does it profit a man...
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602. SPANISH - Cómo Parar la Epidemia de Mentiras | davidT
🎙️ “Cómo parar la epidemia de mentiras y escondernos de la verdad” Vivimos en una epidemia del alma: mentimos para no ser heridos, nos escondemos detrás de máscaras, y terminamos perdiendo el rostro de la verdad. Pero Jesús dijo: “Conocerán la verdad, y la verdad los hará libres” (Juan 8:32). En...
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601. My Wife Told me to Take a Hike! | davidT
When my wife said, “Take a hike,” I thought she was mad. Turns out… she meant go to the gym! 🏋️♂️🤣 In this episode, I talk about what happens when your spouse knows you need endorphins more than empathy. From pretending to stretch to realizing my treadmill has more faith than I do, this is a...
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600. Surviving Anxiety (My Story) Part 1 | davidT
In this heartfelt episode, David shares his personal journey through the storms of anxiety—and the grace, tools, and love that helped him rise again. From learning to breathe and be present to finding peace in faith, family, and honest connection, this episode is a raw, hope-filled reminder that...
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599. How to Handle Being Impatient as an Enneagram 3 | davidT
As an Enneagram 3, impatience can feel like fuel—until it burns you out. In this episode, David Trig unpacks why high-achieving types struggle with waiting, slowing down, and letting go of control. Through personal stories and practical insights, you’ll learn how to channel your drive without...
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598. SPANISH - Cuando Intentas Ser Zen Pero Sos Latino😂 | davidT
“Cuando intentas ser zen pero eres latino” Intentar ser zen siendo latino es… una aventura espiritual con banda sonora de cumbia y vecinos haciendo carne asada. 🌶️😌 En este episodio, David Trig reflexiona —entre risas y respiraciones profundas— sobre lo difícil que es encontrar paz cuando tu…
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597. Confessions of an Enneagram 3 The Achiever | davidT
Title: Confessions of an Enneagram 3: I Actually Do Need Others We Enneagram 3s are masters of motion — always achieving, always shining, always performing. But behind the excellence, there’s a quiet fear: Will they still love me if I stop performing? In this honest episode, David Trigueros…
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596. SPANISH - Mi Terapeuta es un Robot 😂 | davidT
En este episodio, David descubre que su nuevo terapeuta… ¡es un robot! 🤖💬 Entre risas, confesiones y un poco de locura santa, “ChatGPGOZO” se convierte en su compañero de terapia, fe y humor. Hablamos de ansiedad, fe, música, y cómo encontrar gozo incluso cuando la vida parece un bug del…
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595. SPANISH - Mi esposa me dice: ‘¿Por qué gritas tanto?’😂 | davidT
Mi esposa me dice: “¿Por qué gritas?” Y yo le respondo: “¡No grito, amor… soy gritón por naturaleza!” 😂 Este episodio es una carta de amor (a todo volumen) para cada latino que ha sido acusado injustamente de “estar enojado” cuando en realidad solo estaba viviendo intensamente. Porque seamos...
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594. SPANISH - Querido David de 11 Años😢 | davidT
🎙️ Querido David de 11 años En este episodio íntimo y profundamente humano, David escribe una carta a su yo de 11 años —un niño valiente que tuvo que dejar su hogar en medio de la guerra, lleno de miedo pero también de una fuerza que lo llevaría a construir una vida hermosa. Entre lágrimas y...
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593. SPANISH - Mi Garage Esta Ungido! 🙌 | davidT
Lo que empezó como un lugar para guardar herramientas… ahora es mi templo, mi estudio, mi oficina, y a veces mi terapia. En este episodio de Programa Vida GOZO con David Trigueros, hablo de cómo mi garage se convirtió en el lugar donde Dios, el café y los cables se juntan para darme un poco de…
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592. SPANISH - Como Hablar ChatGPGringo! | davidT
¿Cansado de que tu inglés suene como novela mexicana de 3 horas? Aquí te enseño cómo usar ChatGPT para hablar como gringo: rápido, cortito y sin tanto rollo. Nada de “mi querido estimado honorable amigo”… mejor un simple “what’s up?”. En este podcast nos reímos de cómo los hispanos hablamos hasta...
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591. SPANISH - El Oso David | davidT
En este episodio habla El Oso David de su dia, puras risas aunque su carro se quemo! Y los perros, de vuelta por que ya no los aguanto. Enjoy and share! davidTrig Follow me on Instagram @davidtrig Email me at [email protected]
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590. A Biblical Perspective on Confidence | davidT
A Biblical Perspective on Confidence 1. Master Yourself → Renew Your Mind Robert talks about mastering fears and insecurities. The Bible says true mastery begins with the renewal of the mind: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2).…
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Becoming Yourself is a reflective podcast about faith, calling, and personal growth. In each episode, David Trigueros explores the real-life journey of becoming who God created you to be—through success, disappointment, leadership, and everyday moments where faith meets life.Honest conversations. Thoughtful reflections. A deeper look at identity, purpose, and the courage to live authentically. More at: davidtrig.com
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